Kratzerville Pennsylvania Map

About Kratzerville, Pennsylvania

Kratzerville is a locality in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 319. The population density is 143.1 people per km². Kratzerville is located at 40.8601°N, 76.8958°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17870.

Kratzerville unfolds as a quiet settlement where the Susquehanna River’s broad, silver ribbon dictates much of the land’s character. It lies 26.9 miles south-south-east of Williamsport, PA (from Williamsport, PA: bearing 168°T), and is situated 6.5 miles west of Hamilton. Rolling hills, softened by the persistent kiss of Pennsylvania’s temperate climate, cradle the scattered farmsteads and modest homes. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries a damp, earthy scent, a blend of rich soil and the distant, cool breath of the water, hinting at the fertile ground that has sustained life for generations. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, casts a gentle, diffused glow, illuminating the verdant fields and the weathered barns that punctuate the landscape, giving Kratzerville a sense of enduring, unpretentious beauty. The history of Kratzerville is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of Snyder County, a legacy evident in the enduring presence of family farms that continue to work the land. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile soil and access to the Susquehanna for trade and transport, established a community built on hard work and self-reliance. While no grand monuments mark its past, the very layout of the roads, following the contours of the terrain, speaks of a thoughtful, organic growth. The local economy, though diversified over time, still finds its roots in the agricultural heritage, with the surrounding countryside a constant, quiet reminder of the generations who have plowed and sown here, their efforts contributing to the enduring character of Kratzerville.

About This Kratzerville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kratzerville, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.860085, -76.895804. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Kratzerville and Snyder County.

Detailed location data for Kratzerville includes the ZIP code (17870), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Snyder County (Middleburg), and school district assignment (Selinsgrove Area School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Kratzerville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.